Happy New Year! Working progress of hardcore mode！
Hi! Dear friends,
2019 has arrived, all of our INTOGAMES colleagues here to extend a beautiful blessing to the New Year! Thank you for your continued support of ZomDay, so that our team can grow smoothly. After the release of the last Halloween development status post, it has been nearly a month. In this news post, we continue to introduce the development status of the manual reload in the hard core mode.
1.The reload of pump action shotgun
Here is a gif:
As in the real case, the shotgun that uses the tubular magazine to store the shell must manually press the shell into the magazine one by one. Note that there will be a magazine slot on the right hand side, which is located next to the right gun slot. When your right hand picks up the weapon,a magazine (or bullet) will be generated in the mag slot.
So you can put the shell directly into the bolt when the bolt is open to reach the max shell capacity.
You can fire as fast as you can since it is all manually.
2.The reload of semi-automatic shotgun
Is Benelli M4. It has a little difference with a pump action shotgun since it can bolt action:
When bolt catching , player can put the shell directly into the bolt when the bolt is open.
3.Double barrel shotgun
So it is DT11:
You may notice that i'm swing the barrel to close it :) And of course you can also use the reload button to close the barrel.
4.The reload after bolt catch
Here is the reload process gif of M1911:
The first way is press the reload button after mag inserted. You can see the slider and bolt will go back to fire position.
The second way is dragging the slider and release(or manually push back) , the slider will go back to fire position.
5.The reload of assault rifle
AKM：
MK18：
MP5：
6.The balance of Hardcore mode
When our players turn on the hard core mode, the DPS reduction caused by the manual operation will make the game more difficult, so we will balance the numerical calculation.
The value of the damage is an example. After the hard mode is turned on, the base damage of the firearm will increase. Also, distance-based attenuation will be added for shotgun weapons, and the closer the distance is, the higher the damage.
More numerical balances are still under discussion, including greater benefits, and the ultimate goal is to make the hardcore model a more attractive mode for players - :)
But an important thing is the players who are using hardcore mode can play with players who are using arcade mode(default mdoe) in a multiplay.
7.About when？
At present, the logic part of manual operation program has been completed, and the next work will focus on the numerical calculation part.
I really hope we can release this new version before Chinese lunar new year
...... X_X
Very embarrassing, this year, we received a lot of commercial projects for the livelihood of the studio, and only did a little work on ZomDay.
But，
Let us embrace the 2019 with confidence and expectation
Bless you all!
Thank you！
HAPPY HALLOWEEN！ And What are we doing recently？
HardCoreMode---Manually Reload
Dismember System
The new features are under intense production, so stay tuned!ːsteamhappyː
Beta 1.42 released！Blood feast, Landmine, Auto two hand grab , Custom grab position！And talk about what's in the next version!
Hi，Dear fellows
We have received feedback since the popular Beta 1.4 release. Beta 1.42 then added the features and new features that players desperately need after the Beta 1.4 release!
Here is the update list：
1.Update： Two hand weapon system（Beta）--- Auto grab，custom grab position
a.Now the grab will be auto！You only needs to position hand close to the grip/guard position of the firearm, and the dual hold state will be triggered automatically. When you want to exit the dual hold, just move your hand away.
b.If you want it manual，you can turn it off in the system settings.
c.Now you can customize the grip position of the double hold! You can customize your position in the picture below! The blue point is the grip position.
2.Update： Bloodfeast (Alpha)
The zombie shooting game without bloodshed is unqualified! From this patch we will continue to improve and upgrade the violent performance in the game! In this version, when a monster is head exploding or exploding, the blood will splash into the environment and affect the environment.
3.New weapon： Landmine
Now you can use the landmine to pre-empt the enemy! The low price and simple operation is simply a tool for brushing difference difficult level.
Unlock it after complete Level 3 in Hard difficulty.
Note that landmines can be hurt and can be detonated by attacking. At the same time, mines may also have the effect of a chain explosion if they are placed too tightly.
4.Update： Shared Ammo，Shared Bloodbag
In online games of 4 or more players, players often face the difficult situation of insufficient ammunition. Now,Shared ammunition or blood bags will appear in the game. These golden items will be picked up by one player and will be added to all players!
5.New feature： Friendly fire ranking
Now a friendly fire ranking will appear after level complete.
6.Optimize：Bandwidth consumption of AI in multiplayer games
7.Bug Fixed：There was a very small chance that the client's profile will go wrong after a multiplay game. It will not happen now.
We used to collect the weapons that players want from at Beta 1.3 news
https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791459498815/announcements/detail/1678024334214732160
This is certainly not a bad check.：）
In the next version, at least 3-4 new weapons will be added to the arsenal, so stay tuned!
2.The Beta version of Blood feast
The theme of the bloody feast will not be limited to special effects, we plan to extend it to the level of gameplay. For example, an attack on a zombie limb will cause the zombie to fall. If you have any good suggestions, please leave us a message.
3.The Complete form of two hand weapon system
Many players are referring to the manual reload of the pump-type shotgun. We will try to add this feature, but in a more 'arcade' way, it won't fully emulate, making the operation too hard, but there will be more fun.
Good hunting！
INTOGAMES
Beta 1.41 released！ Private room search,optimize and bug fix aim for Beta 1.4 !
Hi,Dear fellows
A week after the resounding launch of Beta 1.4, we are now launching the Beta 1.41 patch. This patch has been fixed and optimized for many aspects such as 8-person online and dual-armed systems. In this patch we focused on optimizing network speed and online room searching capabilities, and fixed bugs caused by the new features added in Beta 1.4.
1.New feature：Private Search
We have added a room exact search function.----
Private Match
All you need to do is enter the password of your friend's room ! The password is exactly the code when host a private room. And now the code will display above the level information in the lobby room.
Attention：
1.
Now the encrypted room will not appear in the list of 'Find a match' .
2.
It has now been found that when the network is congested, steam may not be able to find all the rooms that are currently in the game lobby, which means that the number of rooms you can find may be lower than the actual number. If you want to join a favorite open room, then you may need to search multiple times.
3.
If join fail, try again :)
2.New feature：SteamNews implantation
Now, we have built ZomDay's Steam news browser in the main interface of the game. Now you can view the update news directly in the game.
3.Bug Fixed：Two hand weapon system bug fix
a.Fix the bug that the pistol switches the rifle or the rifle to switch the pistol.
b.Fix pistol AP85 two hand hold bug.
4.Optimize：Bandwidth optimization
a.Optimize the player's head and hand movements to synchronize transmission efficiency over the network
b.Optimized AI generation logic
5.Update：Grenade throw enhance(Distance)
Now you can throw grenade very easy！
6.Optimize：Optimize the dropped items
a.Optimized the internal logic of dropped items
b.Fixing the drop item model is not uniform on the client and server
c.Now when the drop item is generated for more than 30 seconds, it will disappear.
7.Optimize：Optimize the Non dropped items
Non dropped items are weapons\ammo placing in the map, or things spawn from the shop.
a.The weapon that exists in the scene will disappear after being idle for more than 900 seconds.
b.Non dropped ammunition\experience\blood packets that exists in the scene will disappear after more than 600 seconds of inactivity
8.Optimize：Optimize the gun fire muzzle and impact particle（AlphaCut）
9.Update: Challenge map 4 Achievement
10.Update: Forcing OC framerate lock after take off HMD
Now the OC device will not automatically lower the framerate after the helmet is removed, which is very beneficial for multiplayer Room owners using OC devices, which means that when the OC Room owner takes off the glasses, the multiplayer The game's network connection will not be affected.
11.Bug Fixed：Repairing the bug when a client to pick up or sell the weapon with attachments the attachment of the firearm is not properly destroyed. (You can see some attachments floating in air)
12.Bug Fixed：After the weapon is placed in the slot, the remaining amount of weapon ammunition will display correct now .
13.Update：Microphone default ON
The microphone function in the game will now be enabled by default. If you want to turn it off, use the T key to turn it off, and press the T key one time to turn it back on.
Enjoy!
INTOGAMES
ZomDay Anniversary ! Beta1.4 released！8 players game supported,two hand weapon system,new level and more!
First of all we must thank you for your support of ZomDay!
It is everyone's love for ZomDay that will make this game perfect and give us more energy!ːsteamhappyː
Now we can be proud to announce ：
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:peace:Happy ZomDay Anniversary！:peace:
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After reading the anniversary comics, let's take a look at what's in this update :)
Over the past few months, the ZomDay team has massively upgraded the entire GamePlay and network system architecture and fixed a number of bugs. Thanks to these upgrades, this update will bring you many new features that players have been waiting for for a long time!
1. New feature: 8 players multiplay
Thanks to the optimization of the gameplay framework, ZomDay will officially support 8 people online at the same time! The delay in shooting due to slow network or the problem of not being able to shoot the gun will not occur again. Call your teammates! But don't be too happy, the difficulty of the level will still increase dynamically with the increase of the number of people. Focusing on cooperation is the key to customs clearance.。
2.New feature：Room with access code，Room hoster name display，level difficulty information etc.
3.New feature：Weapon recoil system upgrade
The upgraded recoil system will accumulate the angle and offset caused by the recoil. This means that the muzzle of an uncontrolled continuous shot will continue to jump, and the accuracy of the shot will be greatly reduced.
4.New feature：Two hand weapon system（Alpha）
It's here! The new two hand weapon system! When the weapon enters dual-hold, the recoil of the muzzle and spread of the projectile will be significantly reduced.
a.Use the "grip key" to align with the part of the weapon that can be grasped to enter the dual-hold mode.
b.Press the "grasp key" again to exit the double-hold state
c.The holding hand can't do anything until your release it.(press Grip key again)
d.For OC, you must holding the Grip to keep holding.
Attention，the holding of rifle weapon is different from a pistom weapon：
Rifle：
Pistol：
This feature is still being perfected, please give your opinion and help us improve it！
5.Update： The calculation of melee attacks！
Melee weapons will continue to inflict damage as they swipe across the enemy's body. So all melee attacks are significantly more powerful.
6.Optimize： Up to 20% to 30% improvement in rendering performance！
These optimizations will greatly enhance the player's smooth experience, especially when multiple people are online, and these features will support more enemies and players rendering on the same screen.
7.Update： Physics hit reaction
The dynamic response of the monster is more natural after being hit, and the monster model will no longer be overstretched when attacking zombies with a high speed machine gun.
Benefit from architecture upgrades，Client players in multiplayer mode will no longer have trouble throwing grenades.And new hand grenade throwing tips.
9.Update： New challenge level 4 --- Disturbia
Experience this new level of challenge! You will unlock a new weapon after passing this level!
10.Update： New 10+ Achievements
11.New Feature： Tracker mode（Alpha）
Now ZomDay will have native Tracker support, you don't need to turn Tracker into Controller anymore! Easy to use custom devices such like PPGun. This is helpful for a large numbers of arcade shops using custom peripherals.
This feature is still under development, and you should be aware of the following：
a.
Stay in the same state as above：One Controller，One Tracker
b.There is a known Bug in SteamVR at present, which will result in invalid input of Tracker. To use Tracker, please switch the version of SteamVR to the version shown in the picture, and SteamVR will be re-installed after switching
c.You still need to turn on the PPGun mode, otherwise this feature will not work
d.If you still want to keep the Tracker as Controller, you don't need to make any changes。
e.Tracker will be your right hand, and the Controller will be your left hand.
12.New Feature： KillingRank。
At the end of each wave, all players on the scene will now show their kill rankings.
13.Update：Remove all additional CameraShake from enemy projectile explosion
14.Update： Some tips dot are added in the gun slot and grenade slot so that our player can find them easier.
15.Update： A hand model for holding a weapon was added
16.Update： Items purchased in the store will be generated closer to the player
When guys talked about the game recently, they often asked questions about the rating, wanted to know how the rating was calculated, and how to make a high rating. The following will briefly introduce the calculation method of the rating and some tips. I hope all guys will have the ideal rating in their hearts after reading!ːsteamhappyː
Ratings are calculated by:
Number of head shot , number of combo, hit rate, and the amount of injury. There are four factors, each factor has 25 points, a total of 100 points.
How to calculate the rating:
Each factor has a reference value that equals or exceeds the reference value to get a perfect score. Below the reference value, the score decays proportionally. Head shot, combo, and hit rate are the higher the score is, but the amount of injury. Four factors are independent of each other, for example, if the number of head shot is 0, and the other three items are full marks, the highest score will only be 75 points. Each time a wave is counted, the data is cleared when the next wave begin. A total score of more than 90 points can be obtained Ω, more than 80 points less than 90 to get SSS, and so on;
High score essential skills:
1. Crazy head shot.
2. Infinite combo (no more than three seconds without hitting an enemy or a bullet does not hit the enemy and the combo will break).
3. Unhurt.
High score tips:
1. When you want a higher number of head shot, try attack bigger and not blocked head, such as gorillas. . .
2. Attack the dead body of zombies, combo also be calculated.
3. Try not be hurt. Theoretically, this score is the easiest to get.
4. Want to win Ω? Try get the 'clock22' to challenge the 'god of war'!ːsteamhappyː
Enjoy!
INTOGAMES
Beta 1.31 Release ! Monsters enhance, New Smooth snap turn and more!
Hi, Dear fellows!
This is the first patch after the lunar New Year! Let's see what we got here!
Here is the change list:
1.Update:New Monster--Fire thrower
You'll encounter it in Lv.4 Hell/GOW difficulty! Be careful of its' fire attack!
2.Update: Monsters enhance and adjust
a.The chemical protective cloth man becomes more dangerous! Beware of its'
deadly projectile!
b.We lower the health of the Boss in Lv.4. But now it can spell a projectile blaster and summon retinues.
3.Update: Level 4 environment sound enhance
One of our players required for this.Here is it! Try it!
4.Bug fixed: Level 4 Perk point reward missing
In the previous version Perk reward may be missing when you pass the Hell/GOW difficulty of Lv.4. Now you can take it back by complete any level at any difficulty.
5.Update: New Smooth snap turn (Beta)
This had been discussed for many times in the Discussions. Now you can ‘smooth turn’ by open the ‘Smooth Snap Turn’ mode (System Setting--MISC). If you feel VR sick badly please turn it off. :)
Attention:
a.This function works a little different between OC and Vive.
b.You have to turn on the ‘Snap turn’ to ensure this function work properly.
6.Update: One Key Donate
It is what it means! Now you can donate all your money into the donate machine just by a single click. But as always, the machine only accept multiples of 1K.
7.Update: Blood Screen effect
A blood screen effect will show up when you are being hit.
8.Update: Gun slot area enlarge adjust
9.Update: Automatically facing the Main Menu UI
Now when you jump into the main menu level the system will help you facing the UI direction Automatically. ːsteamhappyː
Enjoy!
INTOGAMES
Beta 1.3 Release ! Chinese Lunar New Year is coming ! Hold your light in the Darkness !
Hi,Dear fellows !
Chinese Lunar New Year is coming
And with the new release Beta 1.3 version !!:MMExplotion:
It is been too long since last content update ːsteamboredː . In the last 2 month we are busying with many business($) affairs to keep the studio working smoothly. That's why we can't keep the update in time so it's sad and really sorry. Fortunately things are getting back on track! Our energy are getting back to the ZomDay development!
So let's see what's new in this version!
1.New Map: Team Zeta
Before we dive into the mine in the desert level, let's look back to the slum and play as a member of Team Zeta.
Remember! Hold your light in the dark. Looking for everything that helps you survive!
2.You decide want you need!
You may notice all the Unlock weapons in the Team Zeta level are empty.
Why?
Because we want you to decide what you want as a reward !
----SO please tell us want weapon/item you desired , we will make it happen----
3.Update: Language switch
Now you can switch language by clicking the little flag in menu scene.More simple!
4.Update: New monsters
Just kill them all :MMExplotion:
5.Update: Particle effect Optimize
6.Fixed: Man Target Damage calculation
Now the man target in the lobby can receive proper damage cause by the Perk 'Wild West'.
Do remember to tell us what kinds of weapon you need (Death Star not included)
See you next year ！
Enjoy!
INTOGAMES
It's Holiday ! Beta 1.23 Released !
Hi, Dear friends!
This is a small patch but all we wanted to say is Happy Holiday !
Here’s update list:
1.New weapon: Katana-White Glove
This is a powerful Katana.Not only the damage but also it has a chance to spawn a buff when you hit on enemies.You can find it in the gun shop.
2.New weapon:FreezerGrenade
A very useful grenade which will slow down the enemies inside it's damage range.You can unlock it by pass the normal/Hell difficulty levels in Level 3.
